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Jane Coaston

Jane Coaston

Former Senior Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Jane Coaston

    You’ve heard of David Hogg. But the right has claimed another Parkland student as its own.
    Politics

    Kyle Kashuv is 16 years old. And now he’s in the middle of one of the most divisive debates in America.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Sean Hannity spent last week ranting about the Cohen raid. He didn’t mention he’s Cohen’s client.Sean Hannity spent last week ranting about the Cohen raid. He didn’t mention he’s Cohen’s client.
    Politics

    Hannity described the Cohen raid as “an all-hands-on-deck effort to totally malign and, if possible, impeach the president of the United States.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Major RNC fundraiser resigns due to Michael Cohen-arranged sex scandal hush money paymentMajor RNC fundraiser resigns due to Michael Cohen-arranged sex scandal hush money payment
    Politics

    Cohen allegedly helped RNC finance committee member Elliott Broidy arrange a $1.6 million payment to a former Playboy model.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Trump could pardon Michael Cohen — but it might not save himTrump could pardon Michael Cohen — but it might not save him
    Politics

    State and federal law are different — and that might matter for Trump’s personal attorney.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Paul Ryan isn’t retiring because he’d lose. He’s retiring because Republicans are screwed.Paul Ryan isn’t retiring because he’d lose. He’s retiring because Republicans are screwed.
    Politics

    Ryan’s decision not to run for reelection in 2018 is all about November.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    One paragraph that explains just how bad Trumpworld’s legal trouble has gottenOne paragraph that explains just how bad Trumpworld’s legal trouble has gotten
    Politics

    An increasing number of Trump’s closest associates are under serious investigation by the FBI. Some have already pleaded guilty.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Rep. Blake Farenthold resigns from Congress. He still owes us $84K.Rep. Blake Farenthold resigns from Congress. He still owes us $84K.
    Politics

    The Texas Republican was the only sitting member of Congress to use taxpayer funds to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    New evidence shows the Pulse nightclub shooting wasn’t about anti-LGBTQ hateNew evidence shows the Pulse nightclub shooting wasn’t about anti-LGBTQ hate
    Politics

    The trial of the Pulse nightclub shooter’s wife dramatically changed the narrative about the deadly attack.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Every woman in the Senate just demanded a vote on sexual harassment legislationEvery woman in the Senate just demanded a vote on sexual harassment legislation
    Politics

    Read the letter here.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    113 days ago, a Texas congressman promised to pay back taxpayers $84,000 over sexual harassment113 days ago, a Texas congressman promised to pay back taxpayers $84,000 over sexual harassment